For the 2025-26 school year, there are 376 private schools serving 71,598 students in Kentucky (there are 1,534 public schools, serving 656,857 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Kentucky attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $8,987 for elementary schools and $9,569 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Kentucky include Sayre School, St. Xavier High School, and Highlands Latin School.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 13% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Kentucky Private Schools by County (2025-26)
Popular neighborhoods: Highview (4 schools), Crescent Hill (3 schools), Klondike (3 schools), Pleasure Ridge Park (3 schools), Garden Springs (2 schools).
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Kentucky?
The top-ranked private schools in Kentucky include Sayre School, St. Xavier High School, and Highlands Latin School.
How many private schools are located in Kentucky?
There are 376 private schools are located in Kentucky.
How much do private schools cost in Kentucky?
The average private school tuition in Kentucky is $8,987 for elementary schools and $9,569 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Kentucky?
Approximately 13% of students in Kentucky private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Kentucky go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Kentucky attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kentucky?
Which private schools in Kentucky are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Kentucky include: Mt. Sterling Christian School vs. Christian Traditional School, Oneida Baptist Institute vs. Oakdale Christian Academy, London Christian Academy vs. Cornerstone Christian School
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